Food Services Director - Healthcare

Advanced Recovery Systems•Raytown, MO

About The Position

Immediate Opening for Food Services Director Advanced Recovery Systems is an integrated behavioral healthcare management company dedicated to the treatment of addiction, substance abuse, eating disorders and mental health issues. We put behavioral health front and center, providing assistance to people with substance abuse issues, addictions and mental health concerns. With facilities in various regions of the U.S., we have been furthering this mission since our inception, applying our advanced approach to patient care. Every facility in the Advanced Recovery Systems network strives to provide the highest quality of care, using evidence-based therapeutic models that really work. Our goal is to help men, women and adolescents live healthy, happy lives without the burden of substance abuse or mental illness.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent or 3 years experience a food service capacity
Graduates of a course providing 90 or more hours of classroom instruction in food service supervision approved by the New Jersey Department of Education
Minimum one year in a supervisory position, or the full-time equivalent, as a food service supervisor in a health care facility in consultation with a dietitian; or trained and experienced in food service supervision and management through military service programs with experience as described above
Current ServSafe Certification required
Current CPR & Basic First Aid Required
All other licenses and / or certifications as required by State of New Jersey
Proficiency in building revenue and manage budget, including cost controls, with regards to food, beverage and labor.
Demonstrate the proficiency and knowledge to create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls and profit management.
Ability to lead, mentor, engage and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching and managing performance.
Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport for mutually beneficial business relationship

Responsibilities

Direct the expenditure of the food service budget.
Ensure that the food service operates within established budgetary guidelines.
Assign, direct and supervise food service workers.
Assist in the hiring, transfer, promotion, demotion, or dismissal of food service workers.
Follow proper receiving, storage, and preparation techniques to ensure that all food items are maintained at a high quality until consumed.
Plan, implement, and review all breakfast and lunch menus.
Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
Prepare all local, state and accreditation reports as directed or required.
Implement strategies to create an atmosphere that will attract and retain customers.
Understand and implement safety procedures as required
Perform other duties as assigned.